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PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION ..................... GENERAL DESCRIPTION ..................... ABBREVIATIONS ....................... SPECIFICATIONS ....................... PRECISION AND ACCURACY ....................PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION ....................FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION ....................ERRORS AND WARNINGS ....................GENERAL TIPS FOR AN ACCURATE MEASUREMENT .............. STARTUP .......................... MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE ..................... VALIDATION PROCEDURE ....................CALIBRATION PROCEDURE ....................
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Please examine this product carefully. Make sure that the instrument is not damaged. If any damage occurred during shipment, please contact your local Hanna Instruments Office. Each HI96719 Ion Selective Meter is supplied complete with: • Sample Cuvettes and Caps (2 pcs.) •...
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HI96719 is an auto diagnostic portable microprocessor meter that benefits from Hanna Instruments’ years of experience as a manufacturer of analytical instruments. It has the advanced optical system based on a special tungsten lamp and a narrow band interference filter that allows most accurate and repeatable readings.
Range 0.00 to 2.00 mg/L Resolution 0.01 mg/L Accuracy ±0.11 mg/L ± 5% of reading @25 °C (77 °F) Light Source Tungsten lamp Light Detector Silicon Photocell with narrow band interference filter @525 nm Method Adaptation of the Standard Methods for the examination of Water and Wastwater, 18 edition, EDTA colorimetric method.
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Precision is how closely repeated measurements agree with each other. Precision is usually expressed as standard deviation (SD). Accuracy is defined as the nearness of a test result to the true value. Although good precision suggests good accuracy, precise results can be inaccurate. The figure explains these definitions.
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The optical system of Hanna Instruments’ HI96 series colorimeters are based on a special subminiature tungsten lamp and narrow‑band interference filters to guarantee both high performance...
INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION 1) GLP/ key 2) CAL CHECK key 3) ZERO/CFM key 4) READ /TIMER key 5) ON/OFF key 6) Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) 7) Cuvette alignment indicator 8) Cuvette holder KEYPAD DESCRIPTION • ON/OFF: to turn the meter on and off. •...
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DISPLAY ELEMENTS DESCRIPTION 1) The measuring scheme (lamp, cuvette, detector), appears during different phases of zero or reading measurement 2) Error messages and warnings 3) The battery icon shows the charging level of the battery 4) The hourglass appears when an internal checking is in progress 5) Status messages 6) The chronometer appears when the reaction timer is running 7) The month, day and date icons appear when a date is displayed...
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The instrument shows clear messages when erroneous condition appears. Messages are also displayed when the obtained values are outside expected range. The beeper is playing a beep on errors. a) on zero reading Light High: There is too much light to perform a measurement. Please check the preparation of the zero cuvette.
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Under range: A blinking “0.00” indicates that the sample absorbs less light than the zero reference. Check the procedure and make sure you use the same cuvette for reference (zero) and measurement. Over Range: A flashing value of the maximum concentration indicates an over range condition.
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Battery low: The battery must be replaced soon. Dead battery: This indicates that the battery is dead and must be replaced. Once this indication is displayed, the meter will lock up. Change the battery and restart the meter. The instructions listed below should be carefully followed during testing to ensure best accuracy. •...
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• It is important that the sample does not contain any debris. This would corrupt the reading. • Each time the cuvette is used, the cap must be tightened to the same degree. • Whenever the cuvette is placed into the measurement cell, it must be dry outside, and completely free of fingerprints, oil or dirt.
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To compensate the meter for the sample turbidity or color, the measurement takes place in two phases. First, the meter is zeroed using the unreacted sample. After the reagents are added the reacted sample is measured. • Turn the meter on by pressing ON/OFF. The display briefly shows all tags on. •...
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• Add 1 drop of HI93719C‑0 EDTA solution to one cuvette, replace the cap and swirl the solution. This is the blank. HI93719C-0 • Add 1 drop of HI93719D‑0 EGTA solution to the second cuvette, replace the cap and swirl the solution.
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• After a few seconds, the display will show “-0.0-”. The meter is now zeroed and ready for measurement. • Remove the blank and insert the sample into the instrument and ensure that the notch on the cap is positioned securely into the groove. •...
• At the end of measurement, the instrument directly displays concentration in mg/L (ppm) of magnesium hardness, as CaCO , on the LCD. To convert the result to mg/L Mg, multiply the reading by 0.243. Note: The test will detect any calcium or magnesium contamination in the mixing cylinders, measuring droppers or sample cells.
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Use the validation procedure to ensure that the instrument is properly calibrated. Warning: Do not validate the instrument with any standard solutions other than the Hanna Instruments CAL Check Standards, otherwise erroneous results will be obtained. • Turn the meter on by pressing ON/OFF.
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• After a few seconds, the display will show “-0.0-”. The meter is now zeroed and ready for validation. • Remove the cuvette. • Place the CAL Check Standard HI96719‑11 Cuvette B into the cuvette holder and ensure that the notch on the cap is positioned securely into the groove. •...
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Note: It is possible to interrupt calibration procedure at any time by pressing CAL CHECK or ON/OFF keys. Warning: Do not calibrate the instrument with standard solutions other than the Hanna Instruments CAL Check Standards, otherwise erroneous results will be obtained.
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• Press ZERO/CFM and the lamp, cuvette and detector icons will appear on the display, depending on the measurement phase. • After a few seconds the display will show “-0.0-”. The meter is now zeroed and ready for calibration. The blinking “READ” asks for reading calibration standard. •...
• After measurement the instrument will show for three seconds the CAL Check Standard value. Note: If the display shows “STD HIGH”, the standard value was too high. If the display shows “STD LOW”, the standard value was too low. Verify that both CAL Check Standards HI96719-11 Cuvettes, A and B are free from fingerprints or dirt and that they are inserted correctly.
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• When the correct year has been set, press ZERO/CFM or READ /TIMER to confirm. Now the display will show the month blinking. • Press GLP/ to edit the desired month (01‑12). If the key is kept pressed, the month number is automatically increased.
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• Press ZERO/CFM to save the calibration date. • The instrument displays “Stor” for one second and the calibration is saved. • The instrument will return automatically to measurement mode by displaying dashes on the LCD.
In the GLP mode, the last user calibration date can be consulted and the factory calibration can be restored. LAST CALIBRATION DATE To display the calibration date: • Press GLP/ to enter GLP mode. The calibration month and day will appear on the main display and the year on the secondary display.
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• Press READ /TIMER to enter in the factory calibration restore screen. The instrument asks for confirmation of user calibration delete. • Press ZERO/CFM to restore the factory calibration or press GLP/ again to abort factory calibration restore. • The instrument briefly notifies “donE” when restores factory calibration and returns to measurement mode.
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To save battery, the instrument shuts down after 10 minutes of non‑use in measurement mode and after 1 hour of non‑use in calibration mode. If a valid measurement was displayed before auto shut off, the value is displayed when the instrument is switched on.
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To replace the instrument’s battery, follow the steps: • Turn the instrument off by pressing ON/OFF. • Turn the instrument upside down and remove the battery cover by turning it counterclockwise. • Extract the battery from its location and replace it with a fresh one. •...
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Reagent Set HI93719-01 Reagents for 100 tests HI93719-03 Reagents for 300 tests Other Accessories Standard Cuvettes (1 set) HI96719-11 CAL Check HI742009P 9V battery (10 pcs.) HI731318 Cloth for wiping cuvettes (4 pcs.) HI731331 Glass cuvettes (4 pcs.) HI731335 Caps for cuvettes (4 pcs.) HI93703-50 Cuvette cleaning solution (230 mL) HI740318...
If the repair is not covered by the warranty, you will be notified of the charges incurred. If the instrument is to be returned to Hanna Instruments, first obtain a Returned Goods Authorization Number from the Customer Service Department and then send it with shipment costs prepaid.
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World Headquarters Hanna Instruments Inc. Highland Industrial Park 584 Park East Drive Woonsocket, RI 02895 USA www.hannainst.com Local Office Hanna Instruments USA 270 George Washington Highway Smithfield, RI 02917 Phone: 800.426.6287 Fax: 401.765.7575 e‑mail: tech@hannainst.com MAN96719 Printed in ROMANIA...
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